Originally Posted By vbdad55 <As for The 88th PGA Championship, Mr. Woods will finish in the top 5, but not first, Els will win his 3rd major. < I haven't seen the odds posted here yet - but I can tell you Medinah os oneof those old courses where lefties usually struggle with the way it sets up
Originally Posted By DVC_dad I hear they shaved down a hole or two, reduced the slope quite literally. Something about a blind drive that is less blind now, whatever THAT means. That sounds like saying...my wife is a little pregnant.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad I'm taking Tiger. I'll give 2 to 1 on a Tiger win. I hear it will be Tiger and Phil paired. That should be fun. They will concentrate on each other instead of playing the course I'll bet, but I hope not.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Hard to bet against Tiger - but I'll give you a longer shot whose game I think fits Medinah pretty well - Jim Furyk the guy who was built for this course, but unfortunately his best days are behind him - Fred Couples
Originally Posted By DVC_dad <<<whose game I think fits Medinah pretty well - Jim Furyk>>> Well I don't know a lot about Furyk except that he has been close recently to winning. And the line in the end that seperates the winner from 2 and 3 is so very thin. I don't see Els winning it, but if old guys win at old courses well maybe. jk IF and that is a big if, Tiger is able to leave the driver in the bag, it may be ugly again. Does Medinah allow Tiger to use his long irons and hit those "stingers" or will he have to pull out the big guns on this course? Also sometimes is just comes down to who is hitting the ball well, and who is not. I think Tiger is on a streak with a great swing that is really working for him, as well as an extremely solid mental state of poise. He is certainly the player to beat on this one I think. It should be a great tourey, but I don't like Phil Mickleson paired with Tiger. I found this on the PGAtour.com ... you may be onto something vbdad. <<<Flying Low, Finishing High: He may rank behind Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods in terms of recognition, but Jim Furyk's golf game is nipping at their heels. With nine top-10 finishes in 18 starts this season and heading to Medinah with four consecutive top-four finishes under his belt, the 2003 U.S. Open champion is one of the favorites to add a second major championship trophy to his collection this week.>>>
Originally Posted By DVC_dad from PGATOUR.com: <<<Tiger Woods HOT! With two wins and a tie for second in his last three events, Woods is the hottest golfer on the planet. His performance over the last three weeks has him ranked first in greens in regulation, birdie average, scoring average, and proximity to the hole. He is also second in birdie or better conversion percentage, and over that time he has improved 64 places in putting average and 29 places in driving accuracy. >>> W O W !!!
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Oh and for the record, Medinah has to be one of the most beautiful courses and club house facilities I have ever seen in my life! Live TV Coverage will be on TNT for this one. I can't wait to see the course in more detail.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad I just saw this too: <<<nine of Furyk's last 12 rounds have been in the 60s. >>> hummm.... interesting...
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <Oh and for the record, Medinah has to be one of the most beautiful courses and club house facilities I have ever seen in my life! < it is gorgeous -- and you too can join for only $85,000 -- LOL ! <a href="http://chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/mag/article.pl?article_id=26170&base=26169" target="_blank">http://chicagobusiness.com/cgi -bin/mag/article.pl?article_id=26170&base=26169</a>
Originally Posted By Lake Nona >>As for The 88th PGA Championship, Mr. Woods will finish in the top 5, but not first, Els will win his 3rd major.<< Sorry folks, Mr.Els 4th major... 1994 US Open 1997 US Open 2002 Open Championship Looking forward for the coverage on tv. If Fred Couples makes a few birdies..who knows, but his back is a issue.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad <<<600 active members>>> WOW!!! Well I guess with 3 full courses and everything else that is a fitting membership. I read that the average large private club membership usually tops out around 400, but that would be a club with 18 holes, swim, and tennis. Medinah has so much more! If the initiation fee is $85,000 I wonder what the monthly dues would run you.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad <<<If Fred Couples makes a few birdies..who knows>>> I know! Tiger all the way in my mind. I like Fred Couples. He's a great guy, been around a while and is proven. BUT...well nothing is impossible I guess. I don't look for Els to be a threat.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Man I wish I could get to Medinah as a spectator... I would just wonder around looking at the courses and gawking...
Originally Posted By wahooskipper It would be nice if Fred said a couple more critical things about Tiger. Then I'd be much more comfortable putting money on him vs the field!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Not sure, but I will be there Friday as a guest of a member....if it works it's way into conversation I will find out...
Originally Posted By vbdad55 ^^^^^^^^^^^ I know whatever it is , it is out of my league though--LOL !
Originally Posted By DVC_dad BAH! Sell the Mercedes Convertible, sell your wife's diamond, sell the DVC and then you'll have your fee! You'll be single, but hey, you'll be playing Medinah. LOL
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Oh back to equipment... The question was asked but not answered about hexagonal dimples on balls. These are on Callway balls. I am not entirely sure, but I think it's on ALL of the Callway balls today. I don't know how, if any, better the design is, but FOR THE MONEY the Callaway HX HOT is IMHO the best ball for the money. It doesn't spin as well as some, but for a NON-tour caliber ball it serves me really well. They cost about half of the what the Nike One's or the other Tour quality balls cost, and they are still a 3 piece ball, as opposed to everyone else's middle of the road ball seems to be two piece...not that 3 piece is better than two, but anyway, I like em.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <You'll be single, < yep, and the attorney would get my bimmer and everything else including my left arm...so I'll have to pass on Medinah..
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I'm old fashioned, still playing titleist's after all these years - find them to be the most consistent Pro V1's
